Sorento

Cylinder Contribution / Balance – 2012-2013 Kia Sorento & 2012 Sedona

by

2013-023   SUBJECT: ECM UPGRADE – CYLINDER Contribution / Balance   This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Sorento(XM) and 2012MY Sedona(VQ) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated (MIL) with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related Cylinder Contribution/Balance DTC(s), (P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278).   To correct this … Read more

Horn Answer Back or Parking Lamps Inop when Looking Doors with RKE/SMK Fob – 2011-2013 Kia Optima & 2011-2015 Sorento

by

PS235   SUBJECT: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB   When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying … Read more

MIL on with DTC P0087 – Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Too Low – 2011-2014 Kia

by

2013-026   SUBJECT: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR   This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087. To correct this concern, follow the procedure … Read more

Driver’s Side Power Window Switch Replacement – 2014 Kia Sorento

by

2014-ELE069   SUBJECT: DRIVER’S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window motor switch of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from December 17, 2012 through December 13, 2013, which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw concern. Before conducting this repair, verify that TSB ELE057/SA163 – IPM Logic … Read more

Stainless Rear Bumper Protector Separating – 2014 Kia Sorento

by

2013-007   SUBJECT: SORENTO STAINLESS BUMPER PROTECTOR SEPARATING   Some 2014MY Sorento vehicles, equipped with a Kia accessory Stainless Rear Bumper Protector, may exhibit a condition where the stainless insert is separating from the protector base, as shown below. To resolve this condition, a revised bumper protector should be installed. Follow the procedure outlined in … Read more